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A Runaway Marriage.


AN HKIREss, ELoPEs WITH YOUNG scHooLMArK
Miss Elizabeth Cornelia Lawrence, better known
as Lille Lawrence, is young heiress who lived AZ
Havana, N. Y, with her uncle, Hull FantO, q
lawyer. She is estimated TO be worth from
$4,000 to $4,000 from legacies left her by her
parents who are both dead. Mr.. Fanton was APP
pointed her guardian and sent her TO the Cook
academy, where all the privileges OF the institu-
ton were given her until IL was noticed that an
intimacy was springing up between her and
Walter Jones, schoomate In the academy. On
making the discovery that Jones and his ward
were making a love match Mr.. Fanton had her
guarded closely, and, as the girl says, talked of
placing her in a convent. She told a reporter ON
Thursday last that her uncle was very anxious 10
have her marry a Mr.. Hodgman, wealthy young
man OF BATH, but she did not take kindly 10
him. He paid her several visits and did his
best to win her love- but she gave him no encour-
agement and saved all her smiles for young Jones,
vino is mere boy. At length affairs grew so des-
perate that the young couple, fearing that some
thing would step In between them, determined 10
elope and get married. On saturday morning,
piece by piece, Miss Lawrence's garments were
carried from the house, until the last was taken
away. She then left home with the ayowed inten-
ton OF going 70 Watkins 10 have her teeth liked,
but the train carried herself and young Jones 10
Canandaigua, where they were married by the
Rev. Mr.. Babcock. She had On three dresses and
two sacques when the ceremony was performed
The couple LEFT on the :l2 train In the afternoon
for the home OF young Jones, OF Penfield, near
Rochester. Jones is the son Of q farmer In mod
crate circumstances.
the elopemenl, said that Miss Lizzie was girl Of
excellent Judgment. He had never tried 10 infu-
ence her In any way, and that he had still the
fullest confidence In her and believed her compe-
tent 10 make her own selection OF husband. All
that he knew about Jones was that he was q good
looking, siylishly dressed boy about the same age
part at the academy exhibitions He added that
an amount as is reported, and that he shall be glad
TO give his blessing 70 the young couple.
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Barber county, Ala, has Just been appointed q
notary public by the governor. She Is the 1rst
woman ever appointed TO similar ONCE In Ala
bama.
The San Francisco railway company has been
absorbed by the cable line, thus consolidating all
the street car lines In the city.
Henry Dodson, vagrant, was sold at auction
for term OF as days at Augusta. KY, Monday.
He was bought for 81 and turned loose.
The Dublin municipal council have adopted
resolution to appeal to the free people OF the
world to prevent the British government nom
carrying out their threatS OF outrage against the
Irish people,"
1t Is rum0red that an agreement has been ar
rived at between Russia and Austria for segsle.
ment OF the difference relative 70 the Balkan
states
The Marine bank of st. Johns, N. B., failed yes:
terday. Two large lumber firms were ruined ano
Q business panic prevailed.
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THoMAs BOWLING. Auctioneer

FTNHOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.
ONE BROWN GELDINGi tTHORoUGHBRED), FIVE
YEARS OLD, 1900 LBS, SOUND AND KIND;
ONE COUPE-ROCKAWAY SET COUPE HAIR
NESS, ONE VERY HANDSOME OPEN SURREY.
ALL NEARLY NEW AND IN PERFECT CONDi-
DITION.
On SATURDAY, MARCH TWELFTH. 1887, at
TWELVE O'CLOCK, in front of my auction rooms, l
shall sell the above being the property Of naval OFF,
Ger leaving the city. THOMAS BOWLING,
mh9-3t Auctioneer.
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A UCTION SALE.

By direction of the owners. Will sell ct pub ak
lie auction, on the premises, on THURSDAY, ~
O'CLOCK NOON, the following described Real Estste
ington, D. c. known and described the official plot
or plan thereof ~ lot numbered two Oh in square
numbered ten hundred and seventy three 1073) con-
tanning 1880 square teet.
Terms Of sale: Cash One hundred dollars deposit at
time OF sale.
mh2-dkds WEEKS CO.. Auctioneera
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EOLEY, Autioneer.

INOLEY, Autioneer
will sell all the Goods contained in store No 700
Market Space, between eth and St streets.
ing THURSDAY, MARCH TENTH at TEN A. III. and
SEVEN p NJ and will continue day and evening until
all the goods disposed Of The goods consist in
part follows full line of Stationery Books of all
kinds, Plush Goods, Pocket Books, Pocket Cutlery,
Silver Plated Ware Pictures, Albums Jewelry Clocks,
Razors and Musical instruments, Toys, Terra Gotta
Figures aud quantity of other goods too numerous to
mention Ladies especially invited to the day sale,
there many articles that will be sold that
useful and will be sold without reserve.
mhS-6t FOLEY, Auctioneer.
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THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS.
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave- and 18th st., by
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
s. ii. KAUFFMANN, PresL

ZEE EVENING STAR Il served to subscribers In the
ty oy carriers, on their account at 10 cents yer
49, 49,. or SIC Per month Copies at the counter. =
1snG s, each by mail-postaze prepaid-50 cents a
month; one year SO; six months, 81
lfntered at the Post Office at Washington d. c., as
IEE WEEKLY SIAR-pubIished On Friday-sl
year POSTAGE prepaid. SIX months 80 cents
u All mail subscriptions must he paid in advance
nopafer sent longer than is paid for
Rates of advertising made known on spplication
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. Dying Mania.

the New Sun.
The newspaper picture mania has got pretty
well disseminated through the country, and the
journals OF towns remote from ordinary means Of
art, manage to decorate themselves with fashion
able illustrations
This shows that the thing has pretty nearly
run its course, and that the newspapers VIII
presently come back 70 common sense.
No doubt there will always be pictures In the
daily newspapers. For instance, portraits OF In
teresting persons will continue TO be given; but
miscellaneous fancy pictures Will be bounced
They have no proper place In the daily press
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BETWEEN SEASON GooDs

BETWEEN Season Goops
HAVE PASSED; WE ARE NOW ON THE BRINK OF
SPRING sTUFFs. BUT STILL AT BETWEEN
SEASON PRICES
DON'T MAKE MISTAKE WE HAVE THE BAR
GAINS NOT TO BE FOUND ELSEWHERE.
DURING THE DULL PERIOD WE HAVE BEEN
Absorbing ALL THE DESIRABLE THINGS FOR
SPRING WEAR OFFERED US BY THE ANXIOUS
DRUMMERs. THEY KNOWING WHERE TO PLACE
THEIR SURPLUS STOCK WHEN IN NEED OF THE
READY CASH. WE HAVE NOT SPACE TO GIVE
CREDIT TO ALL OUR NATURALIZATION
But SIMPLY ADVISE YOU TO INSPECT OUR
STOCK.
The balance of our CARPET STOCK marked ct cost
price.
JOHNSON. GARNER l. CO,
M 636 Pa. Ave.. South Side.
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NEWSPAPER PROPERTY.
IN FOR SALE

NEWSPAPER PROPERTY.
IN FOR SALE
In virtue of the provisions of deed of trust exc
cuted by John w: II. II. Sherman, jr, Oh the 10Th
day OF November 1855, to secure to Charles W. But
ton the sum OF ten thousand dollars which deed Is OF
record In the Corporation Court of the city OF Lynch
burg, Va. shall, on
MONDAY, MARCH FOURTEENTH,
AT FOUR O'CLOCK P. NJ, in front of the Virginian
Building, proceed to sell the
GOOD WILL, STOCK FIXTURES AND FILES
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LEXINGTON ND, March 9.-Utica, Clark county,
few miles south OF here, bears the distinction Of
numbering among its citizens probably the small
est baby In the world. IL was born on Friday 70
the wife OF Raymond Ferguson, a farmer and only
weighs sixteen ounces. IL Is well formed and In
very good health. The arms OF the little stranger
are just three inches long. while IT'S legs measure
four inches. DIR. Williams the attending physi-
clan, says IL Will survive II nothing unforeseen
happens. The mother and father OF the midget
each way over l50 pounds and are In the best u
health.
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Cardinal Gibbons Writes From n

Cardinal Gibbons Writes From Rome.
Monsignor McColgan, vicar general OF the arch
diocese Of Baltimore, has received a letter from
Cardinal Gibbons stating that the number of
Americans In Rome Is great, and that he has been
the recipient Of numerous calls, irrespective of
religion, from tAeHass pope takes an active in
terest in American AFFAIRS and is delighted to hear
states he was especially gratiffed at the success
full result OF the recent penary council OF Balti-
more, and expressed the hope that its DEGREES
would tend to the strengthening of discipline and
the advancement OF the church. He was intensely
pleased to learn OF the warm and hearty manner
In which the people OF Baltimore without distinc-
ton Of creed entered into the festivities connected
with the comforting OF the beretta ON Cardinal
Gibbons.
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CARDINAL GIBBONS TIruLAR CHuRCH.-A Rome
dispatch saws: Cardinal Gibbons shows marked
tendency toward choosing Santa Maria, in Traste-
vere as his titular church. This is the Oldest and
most interesting OF the Roman BaSiicas. The car
dinal win take possession probably on the 10th In
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CONSUL GENERAL HEAPS FUNERAL.-The funeral
OF G. Harris Heap, the late United States consul
general at Turkey, took place at Constantinople
yesterday. Sir William A. White the British am
bassadOr, and Mrs. and Miss White were present,
together with the whole diplomatic body and
prominent members OF American and English So
ciety at the Turkish capital The consuls general
acted as pall-bearers The coffin was conveyed to
the English cemetery at Scutan on board the
English embassys launch, the .cortege following
on the ImOgene, the steam yacht attached to the
English embassy. The Rev. George Washington,
the chaplain OF the British embassy, conducted
the funeral service, Canon Curtis assisting. Tur-
k1sh gend8rmeS escorted the cOrtege through the
streets of COnStantinODle.
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AUCTION SALES.

WEEKS & CO., Auctioneers
w 637 Louisiana avenue, opp. City Post Office
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE CARPETS, &C, AT
AUCTION THURSDAY, MARCH TEN,
AT TEN O'CLOCK,
AT OUR sALEsROOMS, WITHOUT REGARD TO
SEVERAL. HANDSOME A pIRERR SUITES. LATEST
STYLES CHERRY AND WALNUT FRAMES:
FINE WALNUT AND COTTAGE SETS, WASH
STANDS, MIRRORS, HAIR AND OTHER MAT
THESES, FEATHER BEDS. sIDEB0AR Il,
WARDROBES, TOILET SETS, TOGEIHEk
WITH LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT
OF OTHER FURNITURE, MATT1NGS, &C.
ALSO,
FULL ROLLS VELVET CARPET
10 FULL ROLLS BODY BRUSSELS DO.
for account OF whom it may concern, to close part
nership.
ALSO,
upwards of 25 made-up ingram, Velvet and Body
Brussels Carpets. different sizes 1t
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At Hammond, Ind, Al q. Crauston Monday
morning knocked out John @. D0herty In Just
hight, one blow being suf1cient TO put him TO
sleep.
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Allrain Knocks Out LaMnOn.
A LIVELY AND DESPERATE PRIZE FIGHT NEAR BOSTON
LAST NIGHT.

kilrain knocks Out LamnOn.
LIVELY AND DESPERATE PRIZE FIGHT NEAR BOSTON
LAST NIGHT.
The hight between Jack Kilrain, of Baltimore,
and Joe Lannon OF Boston, took place in the latter
city last night Efforts had been going on for
nearly year to bring the men face to face but
k1lraln would not contest with LannOn for sum
less than 81 900. This amount was raised recently
by obtaining the names OF forty men, who agreed
to subscribe $25 each. These gentlemen comprise
some OF the wealthtest and best known men OF New
York and Boston, among them merchants. literary
characters and physicians. The fight resulted in
victory for Kirain. 1t took place Just out
81 s1de +n OF Boston Boston Lannon was knocked out
The referee. according to an account. was
John Boyle O'Reilly Another report says
he was well;known Boston sporting man. When
MS opponent nve heavy blows in the upper part of
the body before he received one in return. Then
Lannon made rush after rush at Kirain, but the
latter evaded MIN and repeatedly dealt him very
heavy blows. Before the time expired Lannon
was completely covered with blood, from the
punishment given him During the latter part Of
joint In delivering blow, which struck LannOn
on the arm. The third round was opened with
i ine s W ~ 9s snd v both
pleased the spectators. Near the latter part OF
the round Kilrain struck Lannon tremendous
ground. 1t was thought he was Knocked out, but
before the one-minute rest had expired Lannon was
on his feet, fighting again for dear life.
The eleventh and last round was the most brutal
OF the fight. The men fought each other all over
the ring in desperate fashion. During the latter
part OF the round Klrain struck Lannon ire
mendous blow in the jaw. Lannon staggered to
the ropes, and kilrafn followed up the advantage
which he made. Blow after blow he sent In upon
Lannon, and under the last one LannOn fell in q
heap on the floor. In twenty seconds he was on
his feet-a defeated man. Actual fighting time,
321G minutes. Kilrain received 81 $50 ana Lannon
purse Of $3.50. kilrain will challenge sullivan
or any man in the world. Kilrain came out OF the
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TELEGRAMS TO T'HE STAR
Murder at q Kentucky Dance.
pESPKRADo TERRIBLY CUTS POUR nEs BECAUSE M
WAS INTERPRETED WITH

pEsPERADo TERRIBLY CUTS POUR hES BECAUSE M
WAS INTERPRETED WITH
LoursvuLE, KY, March "A special from SON.
erset 10 the obuyfer-Jowrai says: Another terri
ole tragedy was enacted at Neal Simpsons distii-
very, nve miles south OF this place. saturday night
SIMPSON gave dance, and the young hloods of
.ne county, as well as the ''bums, were on hand.
among the number OF ''bums" was one George
tartar, who has been outside OF the penitentiary
, VANS uut Twelve days When he heard OF the ban
ne ni1 al himself with pair OF brass knuckies
s s ulrk ana started out, fully determined 10
uance 20 Their music or make some one dance 70
III, ,S ne nad been at the house but a few minutes
VII ne showed those present that he had come
Win the OBJECT OF breaking up the ball. This
Ine young men could not agree 90, and a general
ngnt was the result Tartar knocked young
man down, and, as the Others advanced, ID
puleu out MS dirk ana made for the nearest
person, bud HUTCHINSON, and, grabbing him with
his lei. hsnu, ne held him at arms length, and,
with MS uirk In Ills right he cut Hutchinson almost
TO pieces The crowd stood aghast until the
demon had done his work; then they rushed In on
Tartar In a bunch, and as he backed toward the
door he cut right and left, Keeping the crowd ar
bay until he reached IL; then with a whoop OF
defiance, he vanished among the cedars The
crowd fired parting yolley, but without effect
On examination four persons were found SERIOUSLY
cut Hutchisonls whole body is covered with
gashes, the most serious being In the LEFT side.
which penetrated the lungs lie cannot recover
Tartar has served two terms In the penitentiary:
has been murderer, thief, moonshiner, and Il
now once more murderer. Oficers are In search
OF him now. The citizens are seriously contern-
plating lynching bee as the next thing after his
capture.
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(yHEsTER COUNTY CREAMERY BUTTER!
PENNsYLyANIA's PRIDE,

This choice and Standard Alderney Butter from the
creamery Of RICHTER Bros Chester county Pa is now
being supplied TO families. &C. their Stall 3l3 Gem
ter Market and left at the houses of by de-
hyery wagon. Its purity. is warranted and but
trial 70 eaptiyate the most Palate md
BROS, STALL 313 Center Market, where q NIL line
Creamery Butter. Choice Cheese and Fresh EgRs WI
be found. fSI-lms
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nUNCANSON BROS, Auctioners.
QUANTITY OF BUILDING MATERIAL, JOIST. &c
On THURSDAY. MARCH TENTH, AT TWELVE
O'CLOCK, in the rear of THE Sum- building, F, be-
tween 18th and 14th streets northwest, will sell
lot of
JOIST, SCANTLING, PLANKS, &C.,
(the same having been used for scaffolding, Gel
On SAME DAY, at Walkers coal wharf yard, 1904
Water street, Georgetown, will sell about 100
JOIST "a good as new.
mh7-3t DUNCANSON BROS, Aucts
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"EEKS & CO., Auctloneers,
w 6;37 Louisiana Ave- opposite City p


w 637 Louisiana Ave-, opposite City P. o.
CONTINUATION OF THE LARGE SALE OF GEN
UINE LACFS, EMBROIDERIES, TRIMMINGS
AND PRINCES. LINEN GOODS, FINE REGULAR
MADE SILK HOSIERY, KID GLOVES. SILK
PARASOLS AND UMBRELLAS. 300 CORSETS,
FINE LEATHER GOODS, FINE FURS AND FUR
TRIMMINGS WITH AN IMMENSE ASSOET-
MENT OF OTHER GOODS, BEING THE LARG-
EST AND FINEST STOCK OF GOODS OF THE
KIND EVER DISPLAYED AT AN AUCTION
SALE IN THIS CITY. SALE WITHIN OUR AUG
TON Rooms EVERY DAY. COMMENCING AT
TEN O'CLOCK AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL
ALL IS SOLD. mh7-3t
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Young Tiffany WEEDS I'm secret.
SON OF THE WEALTHY JEwELER MAKES JERSEY
GIRL his BRIDE.

GIRL HIS BRIDE.
A stylishly dressed young man called at the resi-
dence OF the Rev. Ensign McChesney, No. 2s8
Fourth avenue, New York, March LIST, and In
PRODUCING himself as Burnett Y. Tiffany, asked
the clergyman II he would perform the marriage
ceremony between himself and Miss Emma n.
Pierson, OF Morrfstown, n. j. He had passed his
twenty first birthday, he said, and the young lady
was also OF age. The minister agreed TO marry
Them and the ceremony was quickly performed,
when the young groom told the minister that he
was the younger son OF Charles L. Tiffany, the
wealthy head OF Tiffany Co.'S 1ewelry house,
and was employed in his fathers establishments
Next day young Tiffany appeared at his fathers
place OF business ana told the story OF his secret
when Mr.. Tiffany learned OF his sons marriage
was not as stormy as migLS have bee expected,
but IL ended by Burnetts leaving his fathers pres
ence without the desired forgiveness, his parents
refusing to see the young bride whom tney did NOS
know and had never heard OF. The New York
Grid says: Since then several Interviews have
taken place between father and son at the formers
pere has not yet been brought 10 view the young
mans matrimonial venture with favor. Friends
OF the young man, however, do not believe tho
father can perSevere In the part OF stern and 10
lentleSS parent when he sees his pretty young
daughter-in-law. In the meantime the young man
and his bride lowering near In anticipation OF
the happy moment and are spending their honey.
moon quietly in the city. The young man, IL Is
said. is dependent ON the salary paid him I'm his
town says that Miss P1erson Is the daughter OF
Mrs. Anna Pierson, widow OF humble circum-
stances. The daughter had a local reputation -
q beauty, and Is about - years old.
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THE ASSOCIATED CHARrTRS--At meeting OF the
board OF managers OF the Associated Charities held
showing that there had been 3O1 calls upon the
central ONCE since February 1887. OF the callers
2:S were white and 90 were cOlOred So applied for
OF those asking for aims, 1O6 were white and 81
were c0lored; So families were aided by groceries
and work were found for quite large number:
only 6 tramps put In an appearance. A COMMITTEES,
consisting OF Judge Smell, Rev. MT. Kent and the
general secretary, was appointed TO wait upon the
commissioners with reference To- q telephone az
the central ONCE.
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DAILY vIRGINIAN
NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHMENT

DAILY V1RGINIAN
NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHMENT.
This paper has been published continuously for
nearly eight years, and has always been regarded
good property With subscription list and advertis
ing patronage already secured. THE VIRGINIAN is
fully equipped for business and being leading jour
nal In the state. offers fine opportunity to ener
getlc nan desiring to embark in the publishing bust
THE SALE WILL BE MADE WITHOUT RESERVE.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
mh9-2t C. +. BUTTON, Trustee
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THoMAs BOWLING Auctoneer.
300 SHARES LONG FIBER COTTON GIN COM
PANY STOCK, OF WASHINGTON, D. c., AT
AUCTION.
On FRIDAY, MARCH ELEVENTH, 1887, at
TWELVE O'CLOCK at my auction rooms, shall sell
the above stock mhS-Ct
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MISSIONARY MEETINGS OF THR BALTIMORE Con-
FERENCE.-At meeting Of the Womans Home
Mission society OF the Baltimore conference, in
Baltimore, yesterday, Mrs @. L Roach presented
a description OF the general work OF the society
among the Alaskans, Indians and Chinese. Mrs.
Woman's Mission society OF the Nebraska confer
ence, gave description OF the great field OF work
among the Mormon women. The missionary an
niversary OF the Baltimore conference in Balti-
more last evening was addressed by Rev. A. N.
ThOburn, q missionary from India.
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USING PEPPER TO AID HIM IN R0BBERY.-A young
man OF genueel appearance entered John KOch'S
jewelry store on south 9Th street, Philadelphia,
Monday morning, and asked to be shown some
a handful OF cayenne pepper in the jewelers. eyes
and selling q gold watch ran out the door. MI.
Koch, though almost blinded, ran into the street
captured. The watch was recovered, and the
young man, who SAID his name was VIM. Sampson,
was committed for trial. Mr.. KOchs eyes were
badly burned city detective says the culpr
correct name Is VIM. Ruth; that he was arrested
" April last on dispatch frOm Hartford, charging
him with the larceny OF gold watch and other
1ewelry and $50 in money from his father. The
latter came on, but when the son was arraigned
for hearing the father refused to prosecute and
the prisoner was discharged from custody.
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS 4 CO.. Aucuoneers
GRAND AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE SALE

BEAUTIFULLY MOUNTED FASHIONABLE CHINA
ARTICLES FOR TABLE USE, IN WEDGEWOOD,
CROWN DERBY, COPELAND AND OTHER
WARES, ENTREE DISHES, FRUIT AND
FLOWER EPERGNES, ETC, ETC. CONSIGNED
BY MESSRS LYDON CO.. CUTTERS AND
SILvERSMITHS, SHEFFIELD AND LONDON,
ENGLAND. AFFORDING A SPLENDID OPPOR-
4UNITY TO PARTIES FURNISHING AND
THOSE REQUIRING USEFUL BIRTHDAY,
WEDDING AND OTHER PRESENTS.
To take place at art exhibition rooms corner 10th
street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY,
MARCH NINTH. TENTH AND ELEVENTH.
ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. NJ. AND THREE O'CLOCK
IN THE AFTERNOON.
GOODS ON VIEW TUESDAY MARCH 8, WHEN
CATALOGUES WILL BE READY.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS CO.,
mi Ancf
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HOLDING THEIR CELL AGAINST ALL COAERs.-
GeorgeWatson and Arthur Green, desperateWelsh
Mountain thieves, confined in the Lancaster
county, Pa, prison, became rebell1ouS yesterday
morning and threatened to brain any person who
entered their cells with big oak sticks which they
sps from nsao ciaet oo Keeper
when they knocked the weapon from his hand and
secured 1t. They have since held possession OF the
cell, threatening to shoot any person who comes
near, and all attempts to dislodge them have
failed. An effort Will be made to Starve them out